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CJN

November 26, 2022

An openly partisan Chief Justice of Nigeria

I have no confidence in a CJN who is as deficient in self-worth as Justice Kayode Ariwoola.

A composite of Kayode Ariwoola and Nyesom Wike, used to illustrate the story.
September 20, 2022

Senate to screen Acting CJN Ariwoola Wednesday

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola was sworn into acting capacity after the sudden resignation of Ibrahim Tanko as head of the judiciary.

CJN Ariwoola
July 26, 2022

Buhari writes Senate to confirm Ariwoola as CJN 

Mr Ariwoola’s appointment as CJN was sequel to the resignation of former Chief Justice Muhammad Tanko on June 27.

CJN Ariwoola
June 23, 2022

Bribery: EFCC witness testifies against Shehu Sani

Mr Musa was testifying on Thursday as EFCC’s 12th witness in the ongoing alleged bribery charge filed by the commission against of Senator Shehu Sani.

Shehu Sani
February 20, 2022

We need training in handling digital cases, CJN tells U.S. delegation

The CJN said the Nigerian judiciary needed training cross-jurisdictional infringement of intellectual property rights, and cases related to cybersecurity and espionage.

Tanko, Leonard
November 1, 2021

Reps decry siege on Justice Odili’s home

The Chairman, House Committee on Judiciary, Luke Onofiok (PDP-Akwa Ibom), has decried the recent siege on Justice Mary Odili’s residence by security agents.

Justice Mary Odili
September 6, 2021

CJN reads riot act to state judges over conflicting judgments

The CJN vowed to make an example of three of the seven, stating that he will never condone such acts.

Tanko
December 16, 2020

CJN Tanko Muhammad ravaged by dementia, heart infections: Supreme Court Sources

The Chief Justice was reportedly flown abroad for treatment, leaving the nation’s judiciary in limbo.

Chief Justice of Nigeria Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (Credit: Punch Newspapers)